Quiescence caffeine exhibition

"Tea Time and Coffee Break" at ACH till June 19

Coffee is already a part of everyday life for lots of people in many cultures. Koreans consume about three times more coffee than the global average, with a sizable portion being imported from Vietnam...

Ahrang Kang 2022-04-29

Emergence of local modern art

"Rise and Development of Media Art in Busan"

Museum of Contemporary Art Busan (MOCA) is hosting a themed exhibition entitled "New Media: Rise and Development of Media Art in Busan" over three exhibition rooms on the first basement floor until Ju...

Ahrang Kang 2022-04-29

Multicultural school director Dr. Roy Alok Kumar

"When the flower blossoms, the bee will come. If the bees don't come, the plants won't grow fruit. I hope Korea continues to grow more open-minded toward foreigners."△BMIS Director Roy Alok Kumar　In J...

Ahrang Kang 2022-04-29

Sensational exhibition

"Sense Transference" until April 24

Libraries are recognized as spaces that cater to guests' visual senses. Ho-wever, various senses in libraries include the sound of flipping pages, the new book smell and the texture of a used book's s...

Ahrang Kang 2022-03-31

Tiger-themed artifacts at Busan Museum

"Joseon Tiger Crossed the Sea" exhibit held until June 12

Celebrating the Year of the Tiger, Busan Museum runs the new collection exhibition "Joseon Tiger crossed the Sea" at "Busan Space" on the second floor until June 12. The three featured pieces were mad...

Ahrang Kang 2022-03-31

[INTERVIEW] BISFF programmer Pip Chodorov

Short film festival returns from April 27 to May 2

The 39th Busan International Short Film Festival (BISFF) will be held from April 27 to May 2. This year's theme is "Expanding Cinema." Movies will be screened at the Busan Cinema Center, BNK Busan Ban...

Ahrang Kang 2022-03-31

Korean traditional music Saturdays

Busan National Gugak Center hosts thirty-one works

Regular traditional music perform-ances are available at the Busan Nat-ional Gukak Center (BNGC) in a series entitled "Saturday Gugak Conc-ert." Since May 2009, gugak (tradit-ional Korean music) perfo...

Ahrang Kang 2022-02-28

Society through snapshots in time

Pulitzer photos at Busan Cultural Center till May 15

Around the globe, as some people and places experience peace, others suffer conflict and strife. Thus, the historic photographic evidence embodies the crossroads of life and death. Till May 15, at the...

Ahrang Kang 2022-02-28

Culture house optimistic leader discusses future

Director-General Lee In Hyuk talks about ASEAN Culture House's plans for cultural exchange

In 2014 and 2019, through the Korea-ASEAN summits, Busan strengthened its position as an international city. Established in 2017 by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and run by the Korean Foundat...

Ahrang Kang 2022-02-28

Curiosity beyond the sea awaits

Antique maps at Korea National Maritime Museum

From an early age, humankind has expressed its desire and imagination for unknown lands. Before the 20th century, maps were hand-drawn and were therefore based on perception. Korea National Maritime M...

Ahrang Kang 2022-02-08